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President of Mexico nationalizes lithium

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The President nationalized Mexico’s lithium deposits last April, and created LitioMX (Litio Para Mexico) to mine lithium ( earlier post ). Sonora hosts virtually all Mexico’s lithium resources—8.82Mt lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) or 1.66Mt lithium metal. What we are doing now.

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Mexico forms state-run company to mine lithium: Litio para Mexico

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Mexico has formed a state-run company called Litio para Mexico (LitioMx) to mine the country’s lithium. Litio para Mexico will begin operations within the next six months. Lithium for Mexico will coordinate with the Undersecretariat of Energy Planning and Transition of the Ministry of Energy.

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla and a few other companies recently announced the launch of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA) to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles in Mexico. Tesla Giga Mexico construction to begin next week: Governor Tesla Giga Mexico will likely help the EMA reach its goals.

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Tesla Cybertruck makes rounds in Mexico

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The Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García Sepúlveda, took the Tesla Cybertruck out for a spin in Mexico while attending various events. Mexico Mayor orders Tesla Cybertrucks for police use: decision was ‘common sense’ It isn’t the first time the Cybertruck has visited Mexico.

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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

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Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Mexico is no stranger to Chinese auto companies, as there are around 20 already selling vehicles in the country. It noted that the U.S. It noted that the U.S. The pressure coming from U.S.

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Tesla Mexico ramps hiring for sales, service & delivery jobs

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Tesla Mexico is ramping up its hiring efforts for sales and service jobs. Tesla recently appointed Teresa Gutiérrez as the country manager in Mexico. She has worked for companies like Mattel and Nestlé. Tesla Mexico’s new job openings are the first after Gutiérrez’ accepted her new role.

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Tesla suppliers preparing for Giga Mexico 

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Tesla suppliers from Asia are preparing for Gigafactory Mexico in Salinas Victoria, stated the municipality’s Mayor Raúl Cantú de la Garza. Other companies are also starting to invest in Nuevo León as the Tesla Giga Mexico project hits the ground running. Meanwhile, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co.

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